2.02.2009
two little cutie pies
I have had the opportunity to photograph Ben since he was 6 months old and Nora since the day she came home from the hospital -- I can't believe Ben is already 4 and Nora is 2! They are such characters in front of the camera, I never know what expression I'm going to capture next. Above are just a FEW of my favorites from their awesome photo shoot on Thanksgiving morning. The light was amazing, and the kids were really getting into having their photo taken! Every year I try to incorporate some of their favorite 'things' into the photos, whether its a stuffed animal, dump truck, cowboy boots, favorite blanket, or in Ben's case this year -- his tie!
Too cute... I just love their genuine expressions.
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Labels: family
{gather} 'round the fire
A very cold November afternoon of photos with the Webers at my favorite place, Prairie Pedlar, ended on a WARM note -- gathering around the firepit in their backyard! Needless to say, this was the boys' favorite part of the photo shoot!! It was fun capturing their reactions to the fire, charred marshmallows and gooey S'more goodness, not to mention a great family photo op with the warm fire lighting their faces as they huddled around to keep warm. Amanda found some great matching hats, scarves and gloves for the boys that really brought out the blue in their eyes and made for a neat colorized black and white photo to use on their Christmas card.
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Labels: family
{joy}
Let me just ask one question -- how FUN is this family!? I have known Stephanie & Tom for years and have watched their family grow from just one little bundle of joy to three adorable kids who are a joy just to be around--and photograph! Stephanie brought to my attention recently a quote by Mark Twain that ends with "... to get the full value of joy you must have somebody to divide it with."
What an awesome FAMILY quote, and so true!! They sure have fun together, and their joy really shows.
Im not sure exactly how many jumps or shutter snaps it took to snag a perfect 'jumping photo' of the kids, but it is definitely one of my favorites from the afternoon.
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Labels: family
11.12.2008
fall family fun
I got way back with Chris & Nicolle, and was thrilled when they asked me to do their family photos this year! We met up at one of my favorite spots, St Anthony Main, then moved on to the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden at the Walker. It was SUCH a beautiful afternoon for photos, I couldn't stop!! Here are just a few of my favorites.{sj}
Labels: family
catching up!
Okay, I admit--I have been a huge slacker with my blog posts over the past month. That is going to change... right now!
There have been so many FUN photo shoots, I can't skip over sharing ANY of them with you! The first one is a family photo shoot I did back in Iowa. Warren and Nancy are celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary, so they pulled together the ENTIRE family for a fun photo shoot on their farm.
I have to admit, its not easy to round up 11 kids, get them in place and have them all look at the camera at the same time. Usually I resort to the magic of photoshop to swap heads and create the perfect image. Somehow on this day, I managed to catch everyone looking great, all at the same time!
There are just a few more priceless images from that afternoon.
There have been so many FUN photo shoots, I can't skip over sharing ANY of them with you! The first one is a family photo shoot I did back in Iowa. Warren and Nancy are celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary, so they pulled together the ENTIRE family for a fun photo shoot on their farm.
I have to admit, its not easy to round up 11 kids, get them in place and have them all look at the camera at the same time. Usually I resort to the magic of photoshop to swap heads and create the perfect image. Somehow on this day, I managed to catch everyone looking great, all at the same time!
There are just a few more priceless images from that afternoon.
Papa promised Nate a ride on the tractor!!
Congratulations Warren & Nancy on 40 years & a beautiful ever-growing family!!
Congratulations Warren & Nancy on 40 years & a beautiful ever-growing family!!
{s.j}
Labels: family
7.19.2008
garden wonderland.
I have photographed Anna & Brooks for the past few years, and keep asking myself why I didn't suggest a shoot at the gardens earlier! We had a few little rain delays, but luckily they were brief and it gave me a chance to use the beautiful light spilling into the barn through the open door.
After the stormy skies parted it was most beautiful evening for a walk in the garden and capturing these precious little moments in time. {sj}
They have both become pretty comfortable in front of the camera - so much fun to photograph!
This time their cousin Chase joined in the fun too.
After the stormy skies parted it was most beautiful evening for a walk in the garden and capturing these precious little moments in time. {sj}